Many people have asked what happened Saturday…. or more importantly – WHY??? I could answer but I am a bit gun-shy. And yes u’all know I have my opinions. It is easier to say the voters made a decision. Hovanes out, Johansen in Is it a bit more complicated than that ? What are your […]
photo by Stocks
Field of Dreams
Open Burning
A message from Fire Chief Bob Graham Open burning will be allowed in rural areas of Oliver starting today October 15th This is subject to venting For the daily venting index phone 250 490 4125 before burning Inside the Town of Oliver Open Burning is by permit only for properties more than 2 acres There is no […]
by Renee Mailman
ODN likes to publish the best photographic art that it can find. This is one example and dozens of people agree that photographs can take you to another space and time. Thanks to all contributors. A caveat most pictures published are “high quality”.
A bit surprised but happy
Oliver Daily News on the prowl this Sunday morning and found the new Mayor-Elect Martin Johansen in a quiet neighbourhood in the Meadows – outside dealing with his truck. He lives in a brand new home with his wife and son. I asked are you happy? He said he was. I asked why he did […]
Candidate who lost her seat – unhappy….says…… result ‘ugly’
Maureen Doerr, a small retail business owner, 7 years on council. On Saturday Doerr ( Johnson ) finished 111 votes behind newcomer Aimee Grice – meaning fifth in a 4 person race. In an interview Sunday , Doerr described the campaign as “ugly … there was a lot of vindictiveness. … It was social-media driven and there was a […]
Editorial comment – Trail study flawed
white line on bottom of pix is the KVR rail bed – black spots near Haynes Ranch – “the lagoons” – a wonderful canoe trip in the fall. The Government of BC (owner of KVR rail bed) spent a lot of money on a study with one recommendation. 1. ‘Don’t go there’ – ride your bike on […]
Terms of office – defined in new Town policy
Fire Chief Bob Graham told Oliver Daily News that the term of office of Fire Chief has been extended for a three year period beginning January 1st. The Deputy Fire Chief’s term will be two years beginning in 2019. This allows for a staggering of end times for each senior officer because of continuity. At the end of […]